This past month of december '17 my 08 Jeep patriot 4x4 with only 70,000 mileage had 3 repairs using dealer parts only. [xxx] e-mail [xxx] phone [xxx] 1. Replaced fuel tank. Could not pump gas into it due to venting issue. Replaced with dealer tank. Vent hoses would not allow air passage. $800 2. Replaced ABS eps system. $1,300 3. Replaced alternator. $400 no recall although…
2008 Jeep Patriot brakes problems
severe 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
2crashes
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 9 brakes complaints filed for the 2008 Jeep Patriot, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Among the 7 model years of Jeep Patriot in our records for brakes problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Jeep patriot. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and attempting to decrease the speed of the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed however, the wheels to locked up. The contact stated that the vehicle spun out of control and stalled. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither a dealer nor…
Had brakes trouble with your 2008 Jeep Patriot?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2008 Jeep Patriot?
It's a meaningful issue. 9 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most brakes failures cluster between 49,000 and 108,000 miles, with the median around 70,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 49,000; a quarter make it past 108,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2008/Jeep/Patriot.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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